The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Egypt have reaffirmed commitments to strengthen collaboration on peace, security, and trade integration during a high-level meeting in Abuja.
On July 21, 2025, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty led a delegation to ECOWAS headquarters, engaging with Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah.
Discussions centered on advancing political transitions, countering regional security threats, and accelerating implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). ECOWAS outlined current priorities, including mediation mechanisms for conflict resolution, agricultural development, infrastructure investment, and private-sector-led growth. Minister Abdelatty praised ECOWAS’s stabilization efforts and emphasized Egypt’s intent to expand partnerships through “constructive dialogue and viable projects.”
The talks align with ECOWAS’s broader integration agenda amid recent membership changes, including the 2025 withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Egypt’s outreach signals deepening North-South African cooperation on shared challenges, with both parties agreeing to formalize collaboration frameworks in coming months.
